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I consider myself a late but thoughtful giver of gifts. Rarely do I give a gift on the date for which it's intended, but more often than not, that's because I'm waiting to be struck with a perfect idea. I like a gift that's received with enthusiasm and genuine marvel, so while I may not be very prompt, I prefer to think that in the end it's usually worth the wait.
I'd like to think that Lee Pelekoudas is in the same boat. I'd like to think that, like me, Lee's an excellent gift-giver who simply requires a little bit of extra patience. But so far, at least as far as Washburn's concerned, Lee's only demonstrated the second part. There has been no gift. There was a rumor of a gift, but no gift-giving came to fruition, and while I'm trying to give him time, I'm ever so slowly losing my wits. Come on, Lee. This is easy. Give us the gift of no Washburn. Because the longer you wait, the more you look like that dick who forgot his friend's birthday. And that guy sucks.
Biggest Contribution: Jeremy Reed, +15.1%
Biggest Suckfest: Jose Lopez, -16.3%
Most Important AB: Reed single, +11.7%
Most Important Pitch: Span triple, -17.7%
Total Contribution by Pitcher(s): -23.8%
Total Contribution by Lineup: -26.2%
Total Contribution by Opposition: 0.0%
(What is this chart?)
- It's funny - we all complain about how hanging on to Washburn a little longer only gives him time to regress, thereby lowering his market value, but let's be honest, the only team whose opinion of Washburn changes by the start is us, and we already have him. There's not another organization in baseball - at least, not a competitive one - who's going to look at Washburn's 3.44 ERA since May 25th and think "hey this guy's really good." Everybody knows exactly what Jarrod Washburn would bring them as a starter, and nothing he does short of getting hurt or adding 10mph to his fastball is going to change the way he's perceived. So don't worry about the regression. If some team out there really wants Jarrod Washburn, they'll go ahead and try to get him, even if his run prevention returns to normal. For better or worse, front offices just aren't as easily duped as we've been conditioned to believe they are.
- Hard to believe Adrian Beltre came about six inches away from giving the Mariners a seventh-inning lead. Unfortunately Denard Span appears to be one hell of a defensive outfielder. Given that Beltre has the seventh-lowest BABIP - LD% in baseball, Red might want to consider staying inside for a while, just to be safe. It's a jungle out there.
- Denard Span, everybody. The 20th overall pick in 2002 came into the year looking like a complete and utter bust, having failed to hit anywhere north of high-A, but all he's done since the start of the season is hit .328 between AAA and the Majors with a good eye, a lot of speed, and a shit-ton of groundballs. On top of that, if this series is any indication, he also seems to play outstanding defense. Out of nowhere, a prospect in danger of being written off for good has turned himself into a major building block for the organization. That's always a lot of fun to see, even if one of the side effects is watching Beltre get robbed. Now if only this sort of thing would happen with Jeremy Reed.
- Jarrod Washburn's BIP profile: 3 grounders, 6 fly balls, 7 liners, 2 pop-ups, 2 bunts (excluded). That's a 44% line drive rate for those of you without a calculator. A 44% line drive rate against a lineup including Nick Punto, Mike Redmond, Carlos Gomez, Adam Everett, and someone named Randy Ruiz. Oh, he also only threw 60 strikes on 102 pitches. Welcome to bad. RRS may not be much better whenever he gets his chance to stick, but at least he'll be cheaper and far more attractive in a sexual way.
- You may not have noticed but Bryan LaHair isn't very good.
- It took me a little while to figure out why a 2-2/1 BB day so redeemed Jeremy Reed in my eyes, but I think I figured it out. Last night his OPS stood at .695. Now it stands at .714. It's that "7" that, psychologically, seems to make all the difference. I know it's stupid and I know .699 basically means the same thing as .700, but for some reason, my brain seems to thing the second one is quite a bit more appealing. .272/.318/.377? Fourth outfielder. .280/.330/.384? Now we're talking. I won't defend it, but I will explain it. What's that? These chicken tacos are only 99 cents? I'll take ten!
- Jared Wells (the guy we got back in the Cha Baek trade that oh my god fuck you Carlos Silva) made his Mariner debut today and whiffed two over a pair of scoreless innings. Not a bad first game for a pitcher that kind of sucks. He's not particularly interesting, but since he's up for a few days, I might as well spend a few words talking about him. He's a righty that comes over-the-top with a straight fastball between 90-94, a slider between 78-83 with a lot of movement, and a changeup that serves no purpose other than to nominally diversify his arsenal. As is the case with seemingly every disappointment ever considered at any point to have a bit of promise, the problem with Wells isn't so much stuff as location. He has enough stuff to retire Major League hitters, but he doesn't throw enough strikes to give himself a chance. Oh, he also doesn't generate many groundballs. It'd be one thing if Wells were still 23 or 24, but he turns 27 in October, and he's not making progress. Barring some miracle, be prepared to forget this name.
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I 100% agree with you about Reed and OPS.
It’s all about round numbers. They comfort us.
Also seriously Beltre change religions.
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on Aug 6, 2008 9:29 PM PDT 0 recs
It probably also helped that
Ballgame pinch hit for him
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
by ralphie81 on
Aug 7, 2008 1:11 PM PDT
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"You may not have noticed but Bryan LaHair isn't very good."
Are you trying to tell me that 33 at-bats is a small sample size, the results we saw from those at-bats weren’t sustainable, and he can’t hit lefties?

by BrianL on Aug 6, 2008 9:33 PM PDT 0 recs
27 is over the hill.
It’s time to sit back and await death.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 6, 2008 9:46 PM PDT 0 recs
Baseball careers rarely live til 40 anyway
I love you Luddy.
by JI on
Aug 6, 2008 9:47 PM PDT
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Much like rock stars.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 9:50 PM PDT
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Good God.
Remind me never to watch him in high definition.
by BrianL on
Aug 6, 2008 9:54 PM PDT
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You had a fast comeback.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 9:47 PM PDT
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Goggles are sexy.
# RRS may not be much better whenever he gets his chance to stick, but at least he’ll be cheaper and far more attractive in a sexual way.
Yes indeed.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 6, 2008 9:49 PM PDT 0 recs
This site has just the right amount of gay.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on
Aug 6, 2008 9:49 PM PDT
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It's so hard to bite my tongue right now.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 9:50 PM PDT
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Maybe enough to get us kicked out of Safeco.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 9:53 PM PDT
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Perhaps if we do a choreographed rally dino salute.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 9:55 PM PDT
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I picture the dinos we bring being like marionettes.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 10:03 PM PDT
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Jared Wells (the guy we got back in the Cha Baek trade that oh my god fuck you Carlos Silva)
I was just thinking this.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 6, 2008 9:52 PM PDT 0 recs
Jarrod Washburn Version 2.0 (Carlos Silva not Jared Wells.)
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:02 PM PDT
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Fat jokes are only funny if they are extremely clever.
I love you Luddy.
by JI on
Aug 6, 2008 10:04 PM PDT
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Not a joke, just an observation.
And to be honest, Washburn’s been bad, but I have a feeling Silva will be far, far worse.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:07 PM PDT
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Unless he shows up to Spring Training 2009 in the best shape in his career.
Seriously, they should’ve put something in his contract pertaining his weight.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:21 PM PDT
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Despite the SSS of Lahair
I am content with the younger player’s performances, well its too early to see if Balentien has improved from being demoted., but hopefully he will.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:07 PM PDT
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He didn't make me cringe in CF today.
This made me happy.
by BrianL on
Aug 6, 2008 10:08 PM PDT
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O yea,
If they switch him and Ichiro back, that’d be great. I think the organization sees him as an Adam Jones replica, but that’s simply not the case. But given how much playing time Ibanez is given in LF, I am not surprised he’s out in center.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:11 PM PDT
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His routes on flyballs weren't great
and one of his throws back into the infield was pretty bad.
Wlad at DH, Ichiro in RF, IbaƱez in LF and Reed at DH is a big WTF? as far as I am concerned. It’s like TRYING to put your worst possible defense out there.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:19 PM PDT
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Yeah, having no centrefielder would cripple the OF defence
by Graham on
Aug 6, 2008 10:20 PM PDT
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Not to mention the fact
that the second DH isn’t allowed by the rules, so you might lose the DH for the game
Good thing I don’t fill out the lineup card.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
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EDIT:
Ibanez OFFENSE and offfense only has been looking uncharacteristically astounding
Two DH’s would be sweeeeeet ;-)
by Smith18 on
Aug 6, 2008 10:22 PM PDT
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This either has lots of repeating letters or my eyes are crossing.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 10:23 PM PDT
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Sure, but
the Mariners would be stamping FAIL on their 2009 season if they settle for Bryan LaHair as their full time 1B. He’s John Mabry (.263/.322/.405) and is at best a bit player.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:09 PM PDT
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Sean Casey?
Would seem like a typical Bavasi signing.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:11 PM PDT
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which might mean something if Bavasi were still GM.
by Matthew on
Aug 6, 2008 10:12 PM PDT
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True
But Lee seems like the [NO POLITICS] of the Bavasi regime. I am hoping they don’t decide to take the interim tag off.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:14 PM PDT
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I still believe Lee is just warming the seat for the next GM.
by BrianL on
Aug 6, 2008 10:15 PM PDT
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God, I hope so.
Because if I see Lee this winter announcing the latest FAIL of some Big Name FA Pitcher who’s about to fall off a cliff, I will be throwing up in my mouth.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT
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How can you trust a guy who's been here all through the mess
to fix it?
The problem with the team isn’t Bavasi, it’s organizational.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:15 PM PDT
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My point exactly.
He’s probably somewhat agreed with the Bavasi decisions, considering he was the assistant GM.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:19 PM PDT
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The org just needs a fresh, clean slate...
I can’t see where old garbage benefits…sure you could argue “experience” and such but then you’d just keep Bavasi AHHHHHHHHHH
by Smith18 on
Aug 6, 2008 10:24 PM PDT
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Start scouring the minors for guys blocked by other 1B in the org?
Dave suggested Brad Nelson.
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:12 PM PDT
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is he the guy being blocked by Prince Fielder?
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:14 PM PDT
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I'm not on the Branyan bandwagon
crappy OBP
I love you Luddy.
by JI on
Aug 6, 2008 10:13 PM PDT
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I don't not have encyclopedic knowledge of AAAA firstbasemen
I love you Luddy.
by JI on
Aug 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT
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Don't not.
So we can expect this of you.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT
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Incorrect useage.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Aug 6, 2008 10:20 PM PDT
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Is there a big $$$ Bavais signing that made it to the end with out being cut?
besides Beltre?
I love you Luddy.
by JI on Aug 6, 2008 10:03 PM PDT 0 recs
OK, but he's still a big $$$ Bavasi signing.
LEAVE BILL BAVASI ALONE!
by eponymous_coward on
Aug 6, 2008 10:10 PM PDT
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I imagine that even if Bavasi didn't want to extend Ichiro, he would have been forced to.
Somewhat of a moot point in my mind.
by BrianL on
Aug 6, 2008 10:11 PM PDT
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Kind of like extending Johjima
But Ichiro has still been good.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:12 PM PDT
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*extension
Plus Ichiro wanted to stay in Seattle and they were contending last year, so it was easy. But yea, umm, good point. Bavasi had an eye for signing good FA’s.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on
Aug 6, 2008 10:09 PM PDT
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God dammit
Give us the gift of no Washburn. Because the longer you wait, the more you look like that dick who forgot his friend’s birthday. And that guy sucks.
The ♥ Jose Lopez ♥ Watch - 140 H, 16 BB, 49 G Left
by seattlebruin on Aug 6, 2008 10:42 PM PDT 0 recs
On a side note, through 114 games:
2008: 44-70
2004: 43-71
by ThundaPC on Aug 6, 2008 10:43 PM PDT 0 recs
You didnt realize how good Span's defense is?
Holy crap you missed an entire month of awesomeness. He has been absolutely stellar defensively.







